Monday, January 15, 2018

Instant Pot Pepperoni Pizza Rigatoni

This easy, one pot Pepperoni Pizza Rigatoni made in the Instant Pot was a win for the family! Everything was made in one pot, and was great for easy cleanup!

Cabin fever, snow days, weekends, organizing the basement. What to do when it's cold and snowy outside. But Mom, why are you putting pepperoni in the Instant Pot?Mom, What are those big noodles?Mom, Do I really have to fold the towels?Mom, Do we have a two-hour delay tomorrow?

I love the brown feature on the Instant Pot! I added 2 pounds of ground pork and one pound of ground beef, 2 cloves garlic chopped, and half onion chopped, and turned on the brown function. This way, I am only using one pot for this entire meal! Drain meat, and return to pot.

I added 16 oz of uncooked rigatoni pasta on top of the meat mixture. The rigatoni pasta was new for us, definitely stepping outside of our comfort zone to the husbands favorite, penne pasta.

It is important to make sure the pasta is covered with sauce and water completely. Believe me, I have plenty of trail and errors with the Instant Pot. That is why I encourage you to get the Christmas present out of the box, and give it a try! It's too easy! Some evenings you need a break from regular cooking! Add Spaghetti Sauce (or pizza sauce if you have on hand), tomato paste, sugar, spices, and water.

I put the pepperoni on top, because I wondering myself like the kids, why am I putting pepperoni in the Instant Pot? Will it be ok to cook that long ? YES. Could it be stacked above the meat? YES

Lock lid, make sure vent is closed. Set to Cook/Manual for 15 minutes. Let it natural release for 10 minutes if preferred. Or quick release. I think I was just distracted!

Add your favorite shredded cheese on top, it doesn't take long for it to melt on the pasta.